“Most addicts need to struggle for a long time before they can accept they have a problem; people who love addicts are no different. It may seem obvious to an outsider, but the situation is different when it involves you ...Read More
The impact of the ongoing opioid epidemic continues to be felt. According to a brand-new analysis conducted by the National Safety Council, Americans are now more likely to die of an opioid overdose than they are from an automobile crash. ...Read More
"While the proportions may seem small, these percentages at a population-level correspond to millions of people and the growth of these numbers is alarming.” ~ Dr. Nicholas Vozoris, Associate Scientist, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto ...Read More
For the 1 out of every 3 Americans who don’t get enough sleep, there are not really that many options. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the recommended first-line treatment, and it is considered to be the most-effective long-term option. But that ...Read More
“If we rely solely on controlling the supply of prescription opioids, we will fail miserably at stemming the opioid overdose crisis.” ~ Dr. Jagpreet Chhatwal, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School The drug crisis in America has never ...Read More
Are you struggling with an addiction that requires MORE than ordinary outpatient services? Do you need extra help but can’t afford the time and expense of residential treatment? If you answered “YES” to those questions, Lasting Recovery’s Partial Hospitalization Program ...Read More
“On one hand, substance use can be a risk factor for chronic pain and may worsen pain over time. On the other hand, experiencing pain can motivate people to use substances and might make it harder to quit.” ~ Dr. ...Read More
“DUIs are associated with alcohol only, but with the increased use of marijuana, (DUI-D, or driving under the influence of drugs) needs to be brought into the public eye...Once you get in your vehicle, you put others’ lives at risk, ...Read More
“We do respond to many, many overdoses and particularly with the opioid crisis that is occurring everywhere in this country, to include Chico, California, we want to have in the hands of officers, who are often the first to arrive ...Read More
“When the survivor’s substance abuse begins, it may well be the very first time that he or she has been able to block out the emotional pain of sexual abuse…I believe that most of the attempts to deaden the pain ...Read More
